--- product_id: 1142924 title: "Pix-Star 10.4 Inch Wi-Fi Cloud Digital Photo Frame FotoConnect XD with Email, Online Providers, iPhone & Android app, DLNA and Motion Sensor Black" brand: "pix star" price: "R7456" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Pix Star" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1142924-pix-star-10-4-inch-wi-fi-cloud-digital-photo store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Dedicated email for instant photo sharing Wi-Fi + app support for seamless mobile uploads 10.4-inch 800x600 IPS display, vivid 4:3 aspect ratio Pix-Star 10.4 Inch Wi-Fi Cloud Digital Photo Frame FotoConnect XD with Email, Online Providers, iPhone & Android app, DLNA and Motion Sensor Black **Brand:** pix star **Price:** R7456 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🖼️ Stay effortlessly connected—your memories, just a click away! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pix-Star 10.4 Inch Wi-Fi Cloud Digital Photo Frame FotoConnect XD with Email, Online Providers, iPhone & Android app, DLNA and Motion Sensor Black by pix star - **How much does it cost?** R7456 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1142924-pix-star-10-4-inch-wi-fi-cloud-digital-photo) ## Best For - pix star enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted pix star brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Eco-Friendly Smart Power:** Under 7W consumption with scheduled auto on/off & energy-saving mode - • **Massive Storage Capacity:** 2GB internal memory holds up to 20,000 photos plus USB/SD card support - • **Instant Family Connection:** Send & receive photos directly via unique email—no computer needed! - • **Effortless Setup & Control:** Quick Wi-Fi config with remote control and intuitive button navigation - • **Multi-Source Photo Streaming:** Syncs with 20+ online providers & local network devices via DLNA/UPnP ## Overview The Pix-Star 10.4 Inch Wi-Fi Cloud Digital Photo Frame redefines family photo sharing with its unique dedicated email address, allowing instant photo delivery from any device without a computer. Featuring a crisp 800x600 resolution IPS display, 2GB internal memory expandable via USB/SD, and compatibility with over 20 online photo services, it offers unmatched versatility. Easy Wi-Fi setup, remote control navigation, built-in spam blocker, and eco-friendly power scheduling make it perfect for busy professionals wanting to keep loved ones close through vivid, dynamic photo displays. ## Description From the Manufacturer Easy to configure, effortless to use, with powerful features. The Pix-Star PXT510WR02 FotoConnect XD is the biggest and best in the family of easy-to-use Wi-Fi & email photo frames from Pix-Star. With the ability to receive and send photo-mails directly from the frame, a computer becomes unnecessary. No monthly fee is required. Configuring the Pix-Star frame's Wi-Fi connection is quick and easy and can be done using a few buttons on the compact remote control. Turn on the frame and ensure it is located within reach of the network you want to connect to. The Wi-Fi network configuration is automatically detected and all you need to know is the network password if your Wi-Fi network is encrypted. There is absolutely no software to install. Once configured the frame works without the need for a computer. It displays beautiful 800 x 600 resolution photos on a big 10.4-inch screen. Enjoy the best shots of your family in full screen, full resolution. Sharing, Receiving and Sending photos has never been so easy! Pix-Star invented the concept of "the frame with an email address" several years ago. Since then it has been the easiest way to share pictures with your family directly from the frame. You can visit www.pix-star.com to register your frame within minutes. Choose a personalized email address for the frame and you are ready to send, receive, share and enjoy pictures on your Pix-Star! Anyone who knows the frame's email address can send pictures directly to your frame as an email attachment or from their own Pix-Star frame. Are you worried about spam or unwanted pictures coming to your inbox? Pix-Star is the ONLY Wi-Fi frame with a built-in spam blocker so you are protected from unsolicited pictures. You can send pictures to the frame by email using a computer, but you can also send pictures from your phone right after taking them. This is the perfect sharing companion when you are on-the-go. No Touchscreen means No Fingerprints to Wipe Off. The frame's software interface has been designed to allow for easier navigation even when you have thousands of photos stored on your frame. It allows you to organize your pictures so you can display only your external web albums, only your local albums, or a 'Play All' feature, which groups all your photos in the same slide show. Slide shows can be configured to play photos in 'normal' or 'random' mode. Transition time can be adjusted and you can select between many transition effects. You can also rotate pictures or copy them to the frame's local memory using an SD card or USB stick (with auto resize). As soon as photos are added to your frame, they are automatically resized into an 800 x 600 format to fit perfectly in the 10.4-inch high quality display. The LCD screen will present your best shots in a 4:3 aspect ratio and photos will be rotated to their proper orientation automatically. An icon is displayed on the screen to inform you when a new photo is received. You can also tell the frame to automatically accept incoming photo-mails. Grandma won't need to learn new skills or touch anything to see your photos! You can instantly share your photos for free with friends and family who appear in your contact lists. Customize your contact lists directly on your frame or from your account at www.pix-star.com. Send pictures to your friends, to their Pix-Star frames, or to any email address, so others can see what you see. Connecting with distant friends and family through the magic of pictures has never been easier or faster. Access your pictures from the largest selection of online picture storage providers. Pix-Star offers superb and comprehensive support for the largest number of online picture storage providers. By default, Pix-Star displays pictures from its 1 GB internal memory, which can store up to 10,000 pictures (may vary depending on picture type). These can be added via email, SD card or USB stick, but the frame can also display online albums from Facebook, Picasa, Flickr, Windows Live, Smugmug, Photobucket, Shutterfly, MobileMe, Phanfar, Koffeephoto and more. You can also access pictures from Photo RSS feeds. All you need to change is the "source" of the pictures, which can be done in the frame's menu, or if you prefer, from your online account. Pix-Star syncs with more online albums than any other frame! UPnP-DLNA support allows easy access to pictures stored on your local computer and local network Pix-Star has always been about accessing pictures wirelessly from different sources. In addition to accessing your pictures stored in online web albums, you can now use your Pix-Star to display photos stored on your local network, on your PC (Windows 7 and above), Macintosh or any compatible NAS server. You no longer need to copy or transfer pictures to the frame: you can easily browse through your Pix-Star menu, find your device in the list, click PLAY and your photos will begin to display in streaming mode. Environmentally responsible With a power consumption of less than 7 W. Moreover, thanks to its Eco-mode feature, you don't have to unplug your frame before going to sleep or worry about wasting energy. From the frame's settings you can schedule the times when your frame will automatically turn on and off. Emails will still be received even when your frame is off for the night or weekend. The frame can also easily fit on a table or hangs on a wall. Product SpecificationsDisplay size: 10.4-inches (26.4 cm)Display type/backlight: LCD/LEDDisplay brightness/contrast: 300/500Dimensions (mm): 260x198x27Display area (mm): 211x158Display resolution/pixels: 800x600/RGBAspect ratio: 4:3Image file format: JPEG, JPG, BMP, PNG, GIFMemory: 1 GBCard support: SD, SDHC, MMCUSB portPackage ContentsPix-Star Digital Photo FrameRemote ControlAC Power CordGetting Started Guide Product Description The Pix-Star 10. 4 inch frame is the best seller in our family of Wi-Fi & Email photo frames. With the ability to receive and send photo-mails directly to and from the frame, A computer becomes unnecessary. No monthly fee is required. It displays beautiful 800 x 600 resolution photos on a 10. 4-Inch screen with 4: 3 ratio. Pix-Star has embedded extensive features in its main menu. It provides direct access so you can read dynamic content on your frame faster and easier, without logging into your online account. The sleek Black design complements any decor. Configuring the Pix-Star frame’s Wi-Fi connection is quick and easy and can be done using a few buttons on the compact remote control. Register your frame within minutes by visiting the Pix-Star web site, enter the product ID, choose a password and a personalized email address and you are ready to send, receive, share and enjoy pictures on your Pix-Star frame. Each Pix-Star frame has its own personal email address, which you choose when you register the product. Pix-Star is the only Wi-Fi frame with a built-in spam Blocker so you are protected from unsolicited pictures. By default, Pix-Star displays the pictures stored on its 2 GB Internal memory but it can also display online albums from Facebook, Picasa, Flickr, Windows live, smug mug, photo Bucket, shutter fly, mobile, and more. This frame can display weather forecasts from a selection of countries and cities. It also supports up NP so you can easily access photos stored on your local computer or NAS server. With a power consumption of Less than 7 watts, your frame is . Moreover, thanks to its eco-mode feature, you don't have to unplug it before going to sleep or worry about wasting energy. From the frame's menu you can easily schedule when the display automatically turns on and off. Review: By far the best - Apologies in advance for the lengthy review. I try to be very thorough, especially considering this frame was not inexpensive at $189.99, but entirely worth every cent. Compared to other digital photo frames that have Wi-fi connectivity, the Pix-Star PXT510WR02 10.4 Inch FotoConnect XD Digital Picture Frame is by far the best choice. Kodak had similar offerings, but their frames were either smaller in size or were more expensive. Kodak has since filed for bankruptcy, resulting in their Wi-fi enabled picture frame content management to be transferred to a third party. Since there is no guarantee that the proverbial "plug" might be pulled on the Kodak picture frames at any time, choosing a Wi-fi enable picture frame leaves you with few choices. Enter Pix-Star, with their well-designed 10.4" offering. Right out of the box, it is clear this frame will lead to years of enjoyment. The materials are of good quality. The frame is non-touchscreen, which helps eliminate fingerprints, but in order to keep the face of the frame clean, the navigation buttons were placed on the back of the frame, which takes some serious getting used to. If you decide to mount the frame on the wall, the buttons are inaccessible. For this reason, the supplied remote control that works from across the room is a definite "must". There is a SD card slot on the back of the frame, along with a USB port. (Hint: If you have a spare USB Bluetooth dongle, you can plug it in to the USB port and you've also just made this frame Bluetooth compatible, allowing you to send photos directly and instantly to the frame with a Bluetooth-enabled device. Setup is simple enough. Following the supplied directions was a breeze. The manufacturer's website supplies some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and also serves as the content management for your frame. Pictures saved to the frame can be deleted from the frame or from the website. Delete only from the frame and you still have a backup online. Delete only online and still have the picture saved locally on the frame. Check the box to delete from both sources to wipe a picture completely. Upon registering your photo frame with Pix-Star, you create a dedicated e-mail address (YOURNAME@pixstar.com), which allows you to use your computer (PC or Mac) or your data- or Wi-fi enabled smartphone or tablet to log in to your e-mail provider (Gmail, Yahoo!, Outlook, etc.), attach a picture to it, hit send and in about one minute, the picture arrives at your photo frame, provided it is connected to Wi-fi. In the frame's settings, you can enable the option to show the subject line of the e-mail overlaid on the picture in an unobtrusive fashion, which can help serve as a description of the picture (where/when it was taken or what you were doing). There are three methods to e-mail delivery. Since I am gifting someone who is tech-savvy, I elected to choose the "notify me, then let me decide to save or delete the new picture mail" option. The frame has sound, so it lets you know when there is new mail, along with displaying a "new mail" icon in the top right corner. The other two options are to "automatically save, and inform me of the new picture mail" or "automatically save and don't notify me". I prefer the first option, since it notifies you of the incoming mail, but also allows you to delete the picture immediately. With "SPAM" e-mail as prevalent as it is, you never know who may end up sending random pictures to your or your loved ones' photo frame. Once pictures are received, the frame even has the option to send it to other recipients, without the need for logging in to your account on the website. As an added bonus, this frame also allows Wi-fi streaming of radio stations from numerous countries, all over the world. You can have the radio play in the background while still using the frame to cycle through pictures. Weather information is also an option, although I have not explored it yet. According to the website, it can take several hours for the weather information to update and make its way to your frame, so don't be alarmed if you don't see it right away. I didn't in the about hour I tested the frame before packing it back up to send to the parents. One final note regarding the Wi-fi connectivity. There are some reviews that state the frame has a sub-par radio. I did not have any issues connecting the frame, although it did take uncannily long to connect - literally about 5-6 minutes passed before the icons on the frame's Wi-fi menu changed to active and the frame began receiving e-mails. Attempting to retry entering in the access point (router) password resulted in the same 5-6 minute wait. Since I have a UPS (uninterrupted power supply) backup battery, I was able to test the range of the frame up to approximately 75 feet (outside to the sidewalk) before the frame lost connection. Your results may vary depending on your router's strength. My results were obtained with a WRT610N Linksys router. Once connected, there were zero issues with the photo frame. It took about 30 minutes for all of the radio stations to show up on the frame. Picture mail was immediately received and were consistently received within about a minute each and every time I sent a test picture. Bottom line: A solid choice! There aren't any other true Wi-fi photo frames out there that have as many options as this one, with such a large screen, with a dedicated e-mail address and with great support. There is one other Wi-fi photo frame out there I considered (Ceiva.com), but it required a monthly/yearly membership fee to use the picture mail, etc. option - I prefer paying a bit more on the front end, which pays itself off in just a few months of use. Buy the Pix-Star now and you won't be disappointed. Review: Picture perfect gift idea to stay connected - When searching for a birthday gift for my 77 year old mother I happened upon this digital photo frame. I liked it because of the 10" size and for the WiFi capabilities. When I read that the frame would be paired with a unique email address so that anyone with the address and authorization could send the frame photos I was sold on it as a gift idea. The frame also has the ability to play music from a micro SD card, or via preset Internet radio stations of various genres. The ability of the frame to receive voice messages and videos was also a selling point, and justification enough for me to spend a bit more than anticipated on this item. UNBOXING & SETUP: The frame seems well made and has VESA mounting holes on the back of it, so that the frame could easily be mounted to a wall. It ships with an AC power adapter and a metal dowel (pictured to the back of the frame) which props it on a desktop. The frame is about the same size as a standard 8x12" frame, and not much thicker. There is a remote in the box with two AAA batteries. Install the batteries before powering on the unit if you want to use it with the frame to set it up. There are also buttons on the back of the frame to navigate the menu if the remote is lost or out of batteries. The on/off switch on the back of the frame is a little tough to see, but once you plug in the AC and flip that switch to 'on', the frame starts setting itself up by showing you an onscreen menu. You will need your WiFi password to connect the frame to wireless internet; on which most of the functions of the frame will rely. After entering the password on my Mom's frame, the photos I'd sent to it began to immediately populate the screen. NOTE: You can setup the email account for the frame ahead of time if giving it as a gift, and add or remove photos as desired both via a PC on the Pix-Star website, or on the photo frame itself. ---------------------------- WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THIS PRODUCT... 1. It's super easy to setup and works as promised. 2. The pictures look great on the screen - true colors and great resolutions (if the photos also had this). 3. The internet radio and music via micro SD card feature is really nice to have in addition to the ability to add external speakers. 4. The onscreen Menu interface is clear and easy to use. 5. You can email photos downloaded to the device to other people, with the frame, which makes a computer unnecessary for the frame user. 6. The remote is easy to use, with clear navigation. 7. Friends and family can sent photos, videos and audio messages to the frame with ease using the FREE Pix-Star Snap apps for iOS and Android and via email (also free). 8. No hidden charges or fees for the Pix-Star service! 9. Internal storage on the device is very good, and you can add more with a micro SD card (not included). With 300 pictures and a voice message, only 3% of the internal storage was being used. 10. Easy to see date and time feature. 11. Lots of Settings that allow for personalization of how you view photos; as singles or in various collage styles, and in varying speeds and with various transitions. 12. Weather info is useful and up-to-date with web based interface. 13. Social media can be connected to the frame so that pictures posted on sites like Facebook, can also automatically be sent to the frame. 14. Photos that the user doesn't want on the frame can easily be deleted in the Settings Menu. 15. High capacity internal storage means not having to worry about sending too many photos to the device, and if it does get 'too full' it's simple to go online to take photos off the frame without losing them. I think the max is something like 20,000 photos without any additional storage added, which for most users will be more than enough. ---------------------------- WHAT I WISH WAS BETTER... - Build quality seems good, but not 'high-end'. Time will tell how it holds up with continued use. - Backlighting on the remote would be a useful addition. - The games are not really a useful addition as the remote control is the only way to navigate them without a touchscreen interface. - The instructions that come with the frame are a little confusing, but I found that going to the Pix-Star website and clicking 'Support' and 'Knowledge Base' was helpful. This address: pixstar.uservoice.com/knowledgebase is a good place to check if you have questions as to the functionality of your frame. - The option to untether from the AC power and go on battery power would be nice. ------------------------------------ CONCLUSION: The ability to easily send photos via PC, smartphone or tablet to the Pix-Star digital frame is a wonderful feature, and the main one that interested me when I purchased it as a gift. It was simple to register the frame, pick a unique email address for it, and begin sending photos to the email which automatically showed up on the frame after it was connected to wireless internet. My sister and I now have a way to share photos of our kids with their grandmother almost instantaneously, as well as voice messages and videos. There's a lot more to this frame than others of its size and price range, and the FREE Pix-Star service seems to work very well. The apps are FREE too, and worked well on both my Android smartphone and my iOS devices (iPad Air 2 and iPhone). This product has lots of features (be sure to read the product description and go to the Pix-Star site to read more...) and is well worth the money if you have someone who is not tech-savvy, but still wants to enjoy staying connected to family and friends. It would also be a good choice for My Mom loved hers and I recommend it to others for its ease of use, multiple functions, and clear, bright screen. ## Features - -- This product is now replaced by the 10 inch with IPS screen high resolution -- Click on 10 inch above for more info -- all other features remain the same - 10. 4 in. 4: 3 ratio. Send your photos by email via the 3G/Wi-Fi network on your mobile phone, 4 GB memory (20, 000 pictures), supports USB stick, SDHC and SDXC cards. Display size (diagonal): 15 inches. 1 cm) - Receive pictures directly on your Pix-Star frame from the internet with its dedicated email address at no extra charge - Send pictures from your frame to individual or groups of email addresses directly from the frame - Access more than 20 online providers and view pictures from web albums, including Picasa, Facebook, Flickr, smug mug, and more and receive daily updated weather forecasts for a selection of countries and cities ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0056HNTAU | | Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | | Best Sellers Rank | #389 in Digital Picture Frames | | Brand | Pix Star | | Built-In Media | Frame, remote, power supply | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Smartphone | | Connectivity Technology | Wireless (Wi-Fi b/g/n, 2.4 GHz only, 5GHz not supported) | | Control Method | App | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,077 Reviews | | Display Size | 10.4 inches | | Frame Material | Plastic | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04897025954113 | | Item Dimensions L x W | 10.55"L x 7.72"W | | Item Weight | 1.6 pounds | | Manufacturer | Pixstar | | Manufacturer Part Number | PXT510WR02 | | Memory Storage Capacity | 2 GB | | Model Number | PXT510WR02 | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Resolution | SVGA | | Screen Size | 10.4 inches | | Software Update Supported to Date | unknown | | Touchscreen | Buttons | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | Warranty on parts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Pix Star - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer, Smartphone - **Resolution:** SVGA - **Screen Size:** 10.4 inches ## Images ![Pix-Star 10.4 Inch Wi-Fi Cloud Digital Photo Frame FotoConnect XD with Email, Online Providers, iPhone & Android app, DLNA and Motion Sensor Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OkdwlT3OL.jpg) ![Pix-Star 10.4 Inch Wi-Fi Cloud Digital Photo Frame FotoConnect XD with Email, Online Providers, iPhone & Android app, DLNA and Motion Sensor Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71bglvOrQWL.jpg) ![Pix-Star 10.4 Inch Wi-Fi Cloud Digital Photo Frame FotoConnect XD with Email, Online Providers, iPhone & Android app, DLNA and Motion Sensor Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61lh7S4nofL.jpg) ![Pix-Star 10.4 Inch Wi-Fi Cloud Digital Photo Frame FotoConnect XD with Email, Online Providers, iPhone & Android app, DLNA and Motion Sensor Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ZqRD0FGvL.jpg) ![Pix-Star 10.4 Inch Wi-Fi Cloud Digital Photo Frame FotoConnect XD with Email, Online Providers, iPhone & Android app, DLNA and Motion Sensor Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61f1XWw-oOL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is it possible to manage the frame remotely? We have an elderly parent who will just want to see pictures. How much can we manage remotely?** A: This is exactly why I bought the frame. My Mom is 90 and has no desire to learn computers, but was feeling left out with all the kids and grand kids sharing photos all the time.Yes, you can set it up to log in to the frame from your device and add, delete, change settings, pretty much anything the frame can do you can manage remotely. You can set a time for the frame to come on and a time for it to go off. New photos automatically show on the frame. You can go in from time to time and delete old photos if you want, all remotely. So far so good with the Pix-Star. Kodak...not so much. **Q: as good as kodak pulse?** A: I bought my dad a kodak pulse over eight years ago and it has run with no problems. My kids bought me the pix star frame not quite 4 years ago and it has stopped working. I bought the pix star frame for my kids last year at christmas and it is disappointing to think that their frames could stop working in just 4 years. Of course the warranty is only good for 3 yrs. I am very disappointed. The price of the pix star is double to what I paid for the kodak pulse. Customer service has been very good. They are sending me a new cord to see if that is the problem but they don't think that will fix the problem. They are willing to sell me a new frame. LOL **Q: What is the actual size of the picture viewing area? and is this 4:3 ratio?** A: YES it is 4:3. The actual viewing area of the screen is 8.3x6.2 inch (211x158 mm) it's a 10.4 inch diagonal screen. The Pix-Star Customer Support Team. **Q: Power supply? 220 or 110 or both?** A: It runs on both (110/220...50/60 hz).I sent one to my mother in Germany and all it takes is a Euro adapter. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ By far the best *by E***2 on January 8, 2013* Apologies in advance for the lengthy review. I try to be very thorough, especially considering this frame was not inexpensive at $189.99, but entirely worth every cent. Compared to other digital photo frames that have Wi-fi connectivity, the Pix-Star PXT510WR02 10.4 Inch FotoConnect XD Digital Picture Frame is by far the best choice. Kodak had similar offerings, but their frames were either smaller in size or were more expensive. Kodak has since filed for bankruptcy, resulting in their Wi-fi enabled picture frame content management to be transferred to a third party. Since there is no guarantee that the proverbial "plug" might be pulled on the Kodak picture frames at any time, choosing a Wi-fi enable picture frame leaves you with few choices. Enter Pix-Star, with their well-designed 10.4" offering. Right out of the box, it is clear this frame will lead to years of enjoyment. The materials are of good quality. The frame is non-touchscreen, which helps eliminate fingerprints, but in order to keep the face of the frame clean, the navigation buttons were placed on the back of the frame, which takes some serious getting used to. If you decide to mount the frame on the wall, the buttons are inaccessible. For this reason, the supplied remote control that works from across the room is a definite "must". There is a SD card slot on the back of the frame, along with a USB port. (Hint: If you have a spare USB Bluetooth dongle, you can plug it in to the USB port and you've also just made this frame Bluetooth compatible, allowing you to send photos directly and instantly to the frame with a Bluetooth-enabled device. Setup is simple enough. Following the supplied directions was a breeze. The manufacturer's website supplies some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and also serves as the content management for your frame. Pictures saved to the frame can be deleted from the frame or from the website. Delete only from the frame and you still have a backup online. Delete only online and still have the picture saved locally on the frame. Check the box to delete from both sources to wipe a picture completely. Upon registering your photo frame with Pix-Star, you create a dedicated e-mail address (YOURNAME@pixstar.com), which allows you to use your computer (PC or Mac) or your data- or Wi-fi enabled smartphone or tablet to log in to your e-mail provider (Gmail, Yahoo!, Outlook, etc.), attach a picture to it, hit send and in about one minute, the picture arrives at your photo frame, provided it is connected to Wi-fi. In the frame's settings, you can enable the option to show the subject line of the e-mail overlaid on the picture in an unobtrusive fashion, which can help serve as a description of the picture (where/when it was taken or what you were doing). There are three methods to e-mail delivery. Since I am gifting someone who is tech-savvy, I elected to choose the "notify me, then let me decide to save or delete the new picture mail" option. The frame has sound, so it lets you know when there is new mail, along with displaying a "new mail" icon in the top right corner. The other two options are to "automatically save, and inform me of the new picture mail" or "automatically save and don't notify me". I prefer the first option, since it notifies you of the incoming mail, but also allows you to delete the picture immediately. With "SPAM" e-mail as prevalent as it is, you never know who may end up sending random pictures to your or your loved ones' photo frame. Once pictures are received, the frame even has the option to send it to other recipients, without the need for logging in to your account on the website. As an added bonus, this frame also allows Wi-fi streaming of radio stations from numerous countries, all over the world. You can have the radio play in the background while still using the frame to cycle through pictures. Weather information is also an option, although I have not explored it yet. According to the website, it can take several hours for the weather information to update and make its way to your frame, so don't be alarmed if you don't see it right away. I didn't in the about hour I tested the frame before packing it back up to send to the parents. One final note regarding the Wi-fi connectivity. There are some reviews that state the frame has a sub-par radio. I did not have any issues connecting the frame, although it did take uncannily long to connect - literally about 5-6 minutes passed before the icons on the frame's Wi-fi menu changed to active and the frame began receiving e-mails. Attempting to retry entering in the access point (router) password resulted in the same 5-6 minute wait. Since I have a UPS (uninterrupted power supply) backup battery, I was able to test the range of the frame up to approximately 75 feet (outside to the sidewalk) before the frame lost connection. Your results may vary depending on your router's strength. My results were obtained with a WRT610N Linksys router. Once connected, there were zero issues with the photo frame. It took about 30 minutes for all of the radio stations to show up on the frame. Picture mail was immediately received and were consistently received within about a minute each and every time I sent a test picture. Bottom line: A solid choice! There aren't any other true Wi-fi photo frames out there that have as many options as this one, with such a large screen, with a dedicated e-mail address and with great support. There is one other Wi-fi photo frame out there I considered (Ceiva.com), but it required a monthly/yearly membership fee to use the picture mail, etc. option - I prefer paying a bit more on the front end, which pays itself off in just a few months of use. Buy the Pix-Star now and you won't be disappointed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Picture perfect gift idea to stay connected *by D***Y on August 11, 2015* When searching for a birthday gift for my 77 year old mother I happened upon this digital photo frame. I liked it because of the 10" size and for the WiFi capabilities. When I read that the frame would be paired with a unique email address so that anyone with the address and authorization could send the frame photos I was sold on it as a gift idea. The frame also has the ability to play music from a micro SD card, or via preset Internet radio stations of various genres. The ability of the frame to receive voice messages and videos was also a selling point, and justification enough for me to spend a bit more than anticipated on this item. UNBOXING & SETUP: The frame seems well made and has VESA mounting holes on the back of it, so that the frame could easily be mounted to a wall. It ships with an AC power adapter and a metal dowel (pictured to the back of the frame) which props it on a desktop. The frame is about the same size as a standard 8x12" frame, and not much thicker. There is a remote in the box with two AAA batteries. Install the batteries before powering on the unit if you want to use it with the frame to set it up. There are also buttons on the back of the frame to navigate the menu if the remote is lost or out of batteries. The on/off switch on the back of the frame is a little tough to see, but once you plug in the AC and flip that switch to 'on', the frame starts setting itself up by showing you an onscreen menu. You will need your WiFi password to connect the frame to wireless internet; on which most of the functions of the frame will rely. After entering the password on my Mom's frame, the photos I'd sent to it began to immediately populate the screen. NOTE: You can setup the email account for the frame ahead of time if giving it as a gift, and add or remove photos as desired both via a PC on the Pix-Star website, or on the photo frame itself. ---------------------------- WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THIS PRODUCT... 1. It's super easy to setup and works as promised. 2. The pictures look great on the screen - true colors and great resolutions (if the photos also had this). 3. The internet radio and music via micro SD card feature is really nice to have in addition to the ability to add external speakers. 4. The onscreen Menu interface is clear and easy to use. 5. You can email photos downloaded to the device to other people, with the frame, which makes a computer unnecessary for the frame user. 6. The remote is easy to use, with clear navigation. 7. Friends and family can sent photos, videos and audio messages to the frame with ease using the FREE Pix-Star Snap apps for iOS and Android and via email (also free). 8. No hidden charges or fees for the Pix-Star service! 9. Internal storage on the device is very good, and you can add more with a micro SD card (not included). With 300 pictures and a voice message, only 3% of the internal storage was being used. 10. Easy to see date and time feature. 11. Lots of Settings that allow for personalization of how you view photos; as singles or in various collage styles, and in varying speeds and with various transitions. 12. Weather info is useful and up-to-date with web based interface. 13. Social media can be connected to the frame so that pictures posted on sites like Facebook, can also automatically be sent to the frame. 14. Photos that the user doesn't want on the frame can easily be deleted in the Settings Menu. 15. High capacity internal storage means not having to worry about sending too many photos to the device, and if it does get 'too full' it's simple to go online to take photos off the frame without losing them. I think the max is something like 20,000 photos without any additional storage added, which for most users will be more than enough. ---------------------------- WHAT I WISH WAS BETTER... - Build quality seems good, but not 'high-end'. Time will tell how it holds up with continued use. - Backlighting on the remote would be a useful addition. - The games are not really a useful addition as the remote control is the only way to navigate them without a touchscreen interface. - The instructions that come with the frame are a little confusing, but I found that going to the Pix-Star website and clicking 'Support' and 'Knowledge Base' was helpful. This address: pixstar.uservoice.com/knowledgebase is a good place to check if you have questions as to the functionality of your frame. - The option to untether from the AC power and go on battery power would be nice. ------------------------------------ CONCLUSION: The ability to easily send photos via PC, smartphone or tablet to the Pix-Star digital frame is a wonderful feature, and the main one that interested me when I purchased it as a gift. It was simple to register the frame, pick a unique email address for it, and begin sending photos to the email which automatically showed up on the frame after it was connected to wireless internet. My sister and I now have a way to share photos of our kids with their grandmother almost instantaneously, as well as voice messages and videos. There's a lot more to this frame than others of its size and price range, and the FREE Pix-Star service seems to work very well. The apps are FREE too, and worked well on both my Android smartphone and my iOS devices (iPad Air 2 and iPhone). This product has lots of features (be sure to read the product description and go to the Pix-Star site to read more...) and is well worth the money if you have someone who is not tech-savvy, but still wants to enjoy staying connected to family and friends. It would also be a good choice for My Mom loved hers and I recommend it to others for its ease of use, multiple functions, and clear, bright screen. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gampa Loves It! *by W***T on August 27, 2012* Got everything in the package, new, good shape. The frame is solid and looks nice. The back is black plastic. Set it up on the table, plugged it in, booted up. Connecting to my wifi was simple, just follow the directions for the setup. It found my wifi quickly and I was in business. This little gem has it's own dedicated email address (through the pixstar.com website). Go to the host website, establish a free account, then pick a name for your email address. You can select anything you want, like grampa@pixstar.com, register, and that will be it's address. Now go share that email adress with friends and family and they can send pictures directly to the unit. I jumped on Facebook, messaged my family the special email address of the picture frame, and with 10 minutes we had new pictures arriving. You can easily take a picture with your smartphone and email it directly to the address. I was pleasently surprised to find out that I can control most of the unit's functions remotely through the website. Meaning, after I return home, and Grampa wants some settings changed, I can log in from my house (or anywhere really), make the changes, and in a few minutes the unit will update. There are lots of good settings to control like how the pictures will transition, how long to display them, and time-of-day to turn on/off. I set it to turn on at 8am, and turn off at 8pm. You can also organize the picture folders, add/delete pictures, or upload directly from your computer. One important feature is the auto-accept. Normally, when a new picture comes in, it will give a audible tone and show an icon on the screen. You then need to open the Menu, navigate to the Inbox, select the new picture, View it, and Keep/Reject it. That's a lot to do for my ailing dad, so I easily set it to Auto-Accept. That way, when a new picture arrives, it will play a tone then put the new picture in the rotation without him needing to fumble with the controls. The unit has a "kickstand" silver peg to make it stand up, or you can mount it to the wall (no hardware provided) with a couple screws. It does not have an internal battery, so it must be plugged in at all times. It can access web-based radio and play it through the built-in speakers, but the speakers are small and would best be suited for bedside or desktop, not to entertain a large room. There are several other options to input media through cable, USB, etc. Remember, if you are not connected to wifi, you cannot get auto-downloaded pictures. PROS: - Easy setup and powerup. - Website to control most functions of the unit remotely. - FREE email address for the unit to quickly send pictures. - Bright clear screen shows good pictures. - Auto-accept function to easily get pictures in the show. CONS: - The buttons on the side of the unit can be used to control the menu, and although they are large, it's not easily apparent how they control the on-screen menun. The screen is not a touch-screen, so it's a lot of button pushing. They are all aligned vertically, 2 are for left/right, 2 are for up/down, another for select, another for Menu. The small remote control made it easier to navigate the menu. - The remote control is small, seemed frail, and has those small "bump" buttons. You need to stand pretty close to the unit and aim the remote at the screen for it to properly work. On the plus side, it made navigating the onscreen menu easier. Very happy with this unit, now my family has no excuses not to send Grampa and Gramma pictures. Speaking of which, time to go remind everyone to send in a new one! ## Frequently Bought Together - Pix-Star 10.4 Inch Wi-Fi Cloud Digital Photo Frame FotoConnect XD with Email, Online Providers, iPhone & Android app, DLNA and Motion Sensor (Black) - Amazon Basics Micro SDXC Memory Card with Full Size Adapter, A2, U3, Read Speed up to 100 MB/s, 128 GB, Black - Apple EarPods Headphones with USB-C Plug, Wired Ear Buds with Built-in Remote to Control Music, Phone Calls, and Volume --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1142924-pix-star-10-4-inch-wi-fi-cloud-digital-photo](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1142924-pix-star-10-4-inch-wi-fi-cloud-digital-photo) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-25*